Herb-Friendly Recipe: Baked Cinnamon-Thyme Chicken

Cinnamon gives this chicken dish a sweet, nutty flavor. Combined with thyme, it makes for a healthy, herb-friendly entrée filled with:

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Antioxidants to protect healthy cells from damage (cinnamon, thyme)
Iron to provide us with energy (chicken, parsley, thyme)
Infection fighters to keep us healthy (cinnamon has antiseptic properties; cinnamon and thyme have antibacterial properties)
Inflammation fighters to quiet the inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, asthma and heart disease (cinnamon)
Blood-sugar busters to lower glucose, important if you have diabetes
Vitamin C to fight off colds by boosting the immune system (parsley and thyme)

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce or Bragg® Liquid Aminos (protein concentrate)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped

Preparation

Rub chicken with garlic.
Brush chicken with Bragg Liquid Amino or reduced-sodium soy sauce and olive oil.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and thyme. Bake in 375-degree oven 15 minutes.
Pour mixture of white wine, honey and parsley over chicken. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes. Juices should run clear when done.